The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 21.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
21.4
22.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.47
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
40% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 371
- Capacity
- 27%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Philip Dearden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
186 Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 0QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary · 384m away
St. Mary's College
Independent · 518m away
Olsen House School
Independent · 589m away
Waterloo Primary School
Primary · 624m away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 727m away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 784m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 792m away
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 817m away
Questions parents ask
Is Merchant Taylors' Schools a selective school?
Yes. Merchant Taylors' Schools has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Merchant Taylors' Schools?
Merchant Taylors' Schools currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merchant Taylors' Schools take?
Merchant Taylors' Schools caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Merchant Taylors' Schools?
Merchant Taylors' Schools is in Liverpool, L23 0QP, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merchant Taylors' Schools have a sixth form?
Yes, Merchant Taylors' Schools has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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